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Academics

At UCC we strive for excellence and celebrate accomplishment — and we value learning as a journey, not a destination.

 Academics

At UCC we strive for excellence and celebrate accomplishment — and we value learning as a journey, not a destination.

Inspiring Lifelong Learning

Through the IB Continuum, UCC students follow their talents and interests, “learning how to learn” by developing transferable and enduring skills in thinking, research, communication, social skills and self-management.

A teacher and two young students are sitting at a table in a classroom. The teacher is speaking, holding two fingers up, while the students smile.

Learning
That Inspires Lifelong Curiosity

The IB Continuum at UCC is comprised of the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and three unique IB Diploma Programme Graduation Pathways.

UCC PERSPECTIVES

Preparing Students for a  Complex World 

Dr. Julia Kinnear on learning and academic innovation.

Dr. Julia Kinnear
Vice-Principal, Learning & Academic Innovation 

9:1

Student : teacher ratio

20

Average class size

UCC’s 
IB Advantage  

UCC is the first IB Continuum World School for boys in North America. 

The IB at UCC develops inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through education that builds intercultural understanding and respect.

Our continuum takes students through the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme for Years 11 and 12.

 

Three distinct IB DP Graduation Pathways are offered to prepare students for a wide range of postsecondary studies.

Students are eligible for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, the IB Diploma and IB course certificates, and are exceptionally well-prepared for top-tier university destinations — where they thrive. 

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Primary Years Programme
Middle Years Programme
Diploma Programme Graduation Pathways

Empathetic Changemakers

UCC is one of only four schools worldwide offering the IB DP Systems Transformation Graduation Pathway, an interdisciplinary stream combining systems thinking and design thinking with digital innovation tools and approaches.

Explore the IB DP Systems Transformation Pathway

Developing Leaders

Since our founding in 1829, UCC has educated the leaders of tomorrow. Innovative new programming like our new Lang Leadership Lab is strengthening our ability to foster leadership in every student.

Explore the Lang Leadership Lab

The IB at UCC

IB Learner Profile

From Kindergarten to Year 12, the IB at UCC inspires students to be inquirers, thinkers, communicators and risk-takers who are principled, open-minded, caring, balanced and reflective. These qualities are aligned with UCC’s values —learning, pluralism, service, community and wellbeing.

The IB Advantage

The
IB Student

Thinks critically and solves complex problems, Drives their own learning, Graduates with a diploma that can lead them to some of the highest-ranking universities around the world, Is more culturally aware through the development of a second language, Is able to engage with people in an increasingly globalized, rapidly changing world.
 

IB students “learn how to learn” through skills development in five areas:

Self-Management, Social Skills, Communication, Research, amdThinking.

Inquiry

The IB at UCC

IB Learner Profile

From Kindergarten to Year 12, the IB at UCC inspires students to be inquirers, thinkers, communicators and risk-takers who are principled, open-minded, caring, balanced and reflective. These qualities are aligned with UCC’s values —learning, pluralism, service, community and wellbeing.

The IB Advantage

The
IB Student

Thinks critically and solves complex problems, Drives their own learning, Graduates with a diploma that can lead them to some of the highest-ranking universities around the world, Is more culturally aware through the development of a second language, Is able to engage with people in an increasingly globalized, rapidly changing world.
 

IB students “learn how to learn” through skills development in five areas:

Self-Management, Social Skills, Communication, Research, amdThinking.

Inquiry

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Fostering
Inspiration

UCC’s vibrant academic programming and robust support systems create an inspiring environment where unique learning styles are recognized.

Design Thinking &
Digital Innovation

Systems Transformation

Centre for Learning & Student Supports

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